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Article: A few good questions - and answers - about Bali

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April 22, 2001
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EVER dreamed of heading off to an island with a mythical reputation - like Bali, for instance. Here are a few pertinent questions about making that dream come true.

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Q. Can Bali be done as a quick trip from the United States?

A. Bali absolutely fits the profile of an ideal warm-weather paradise. Unfortunately, it's far, far away. First, get to Los Angeles or San Francisco. A flight from the West Coast to Asia usually takes 14 or more hours, and typically the plane gasses up and reloads in an intermediate stop like Hong Kong, Seoul or Taipei. Add 3 1/2 hours or so to get from there to Singapore or Jakarta, and

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